PANI PURI
DECODED
It’s known as Pani Puri in Mumbai, Puchkas in Bengal, Gol Gappas in Delhi
Pani Puri’s popularity has now extended to south Indian cities too
The seller makes the masala, stuffs it in the puri, dips in the pani bowl and then serves it to the eager customer
All this, including the kneading of the puri dough, is done using bare hands. The risk of contamination is high
Hookworms and pinworms spread through unclean hands
Re-using the oil for frying is harmful. Can even cause cancer
Water used for making the Pani can be unclean
Puri dough is kneaded using bare feet by vendors
A hygienic vendor will use ready to fry pellets
Stuffs masala hygienically
The Pani is dispensed through machine, so no human contact
Not reuse oil for frying
Eat healthy, stay healthy!
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